For the first time, NVIDIA GTC partnered with VivaTech Paris to host one of the largest technology events of the year. Drawing over 180,000 attendees, the event highlighted sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential for the European ecosystem. NVIDIA took this opportunity to position itself, once again, as the de facto partner for regional AI development, while also continuing to develop its message around agentic inference and AI democratization.
As quantum computing threatens to undermine conventional encryption, the global security community is actively transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). For example, ABI Research forecasts that PQC services revenue will grow 22% annually through 2030, reaching US$680 million.
5G Radio Access Network (RAN) automation is rapidly transforming how Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) manage, deploy, and monetize their infrastructure. As network complexity increases and operators seek energy reductions and new revenue streams, RAN automation offers a pathway to intelligent, scalable, and highly autonomous networks. ABI Research forecasts that annual spending on 5G RAN automation will triple by 2029, reaching US$6.6 billion. In this post, we cover the latest developments in RAN automation, including adoption drivers, key use cases, innovations, and the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in making 5G networks more autonomous.
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Only a select few technology companies can truly claim that innovation is embedded in their corporate DNA. Many others follow the trail blazed by industry giants, striving to replicate their success. In today’s hyper-competitive and rapidly evolving digital world, identifying the most innovative technology companies is crucial for both solution providers looking to benchmark performance and organizations seeking strategic partners.
The ability to lead in innovation not only reflects a company’s technical prowess, but also signals future-readiness, market leadership, and customer-centricity. ABI Research’s Competitive Rankings for 2025 and 2026 provide an unbiased lens into these innovation leaders, offering a nuanced perspective on transformative capabilities across 17 technology segments.
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Wireless connectivity is a cornerstone of consumer electronics, shaping everything from the smart home to the Internet of Things (IoT). For companies that sell the chipsets found in wireless devices, it is essential to gauge consumer demand and identify the hottest innovations.
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From tariff impacts on the supply chain to advanced satellite innovations, ABI Research’s latest whitepapers shed light on the transformative forces shaping the global technology landscape in 2025. This blog highlights 10 must-read publications this year, each offering unique insights and strategic guidance across manufacturing, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and more.
Near Field Communication (NFC) is most commonly used for contactless payments, as evidenced by recent survey results from ABI Research and the NFC Forum. This close proximity-based technology allows consumers to conveniently tap-and-pay for goods and services via a smartphone or smartwatch. While contactless payments will remain the biggest opportunity for NFC, new use cases are emerging. Between the NFC Forum’s Technical Roadmap and recent advancements in embedded Secure Element (eSE) technology, NFC applications are expanding to broader industries. Here are five other ways NFC can be used.
ABI Research’s latest Competitive Ranking offers a clear view of today’s most advanced fleet telematics companies. As software platforms evolve beyond traditional vehicle tracking to support broader fleet and operational intelligence, ABI Research evaluates each vendor across two critical dimensions: implementation and innovation.
Measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is now essential for manufacturers striving to enhance productivity and streamline operations. As digital transformation continues to reshape the manufacturing landscape, demand for advanced data analytics solutions that provide real-time insights into machine performance and production bottlenecks has grown exponentially.
ABI Research has observed manufacturers increasingly investing in purpose-built OEE software solutions, rather than relying on metrics embedded within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MESs) or Quality Management Systems (QMSs).
This trend reflects the industry's pivot toward descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics capabilities, which are areas where traditional MES or QMS platforms fall short. Up-and-comers like Litmus Automation, MachineMetrics, and Augury have stepped up to fill this market gap for OEE tools.